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Which action by King Louis XVI most directly prompted the Third Estate to seek radical change?
Which action by King Louis XVI most directly prompted the Third Estate to seek radical change?
- His construction of the Palace of Versailles, displaying royal extravagance.
- His convening of the Estates-General without guaranteeing fair representation. (correct)
- His dismissal of Jacques Necker, a popular finance minister.
- His decision to fund the American Revolution, exacerbating France's debt.
How did the social structure of pre-revolutionary France contribute to the unrest among the Third Estate?
How did the social structure of pre-revolutionary France contribute to the unrest among the Third Estate?
- By placing the burden of taxation disproportionately on the Third Estate while the privileged classes were exempt. (correct)
- By granting the Third Estate exclusive rights to own land.
- By exempting the Third Estate from military service.
- By ensuring equal representation and voting power for all estates.
What was the direct impact of the Reign of Terror on the social and political landscape of France?
What was the direct impact of the Reign of Terror on the social and political landscape of France?
- It led to the immediate establishment of a stable democratic republic.
- It fostered reconciliation among different political factions and social classes.
- It solidified the power of the monarchy by suppressing all dissent.
- It caused widespread social instability and mass executions, later enabling the rise of authoritarian rule. (correct)
Which of the listed factors was the PRIMARY cause of the French Revolution?
Which of the listed factors was the PRIMARY cause of the French Revolution?
How did the principles of 'liberty, equality, and fraternity,' promoted during the French Revolution, impact other parts of the world?
How did the principles of 'liberty, equality, and fraternity,' promoted during the French Revolution, impact other parts of the world?
What event signaled the shift from political reform efforts to more radical actions during the French Revolution?
What event signaled the shift from political reform efforts to more radical actions during the French Revolution?
Which of these best describes the immediate state of France following the French Revolution?
Which of these best describes the immediate state of France following the French Revolution?
What role did Enlightenment ideals play in shaping the French Revolution?
What role did Enlightenment ideals play in shaping the French Revolution?
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Three Estates
Three Estates
The social classes in pre-revolutionary France: clergy, nobility, commoners.
Taille
Taille
The main land tax in France that burdened the Third Estate.
Estates General
Estates General
A representative assembly of the three estates convened by King Louis XVI in 1789.
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
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Execution of King Louis XVI
Execution of King Louis XVI
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Social Inequality
Social Inequality
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
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Study Notes
The French Revolution: Causes, Events, and Consequences
- The French Revolution was a period of major political and social change in France.
- The people challenged the status quo, aiming for a more just society.
The Three Estates
- French society was divided into three estates:
- The First Estate: Clergy (Church members)
- The Second Estate: Nobility
- The Third Estate: Peasants and commoners (vast majority)
Taxation and Unrest
- Heavy taxation, particularly the land tax (Taille), burdened the Third Estate.
- Growing dissatisfaction among common people fueled demands for reform.
The Estates General
- The Estates General was a representative body called by King Louis XVI in 1789.
- Representatives from all three estates were convened to address the economic crisis.
- The Estates General’s purpose was decision-making for France.
Causes of the French Revolution
- Bad harvests led to rising bread prices and hardship.
- The Third Estate sought equality and an end to nobility's privileges.
- The desire for social change was a key trigger.
Events of the French Revolution (Page 2)
- The Reign of Terror: Extreme violence by the Jacobins during the National Convention.
- Execution of King Louis XVI: Executed for treason in 1793.
Living Conditions Before the Revolution
- Inequality between estates: Nobility and clergy enjoyed privileges and exemptions from taxation.
- Common people had heavy financial burdens.
- Social hierarchy limited opportunities.
Consequences of the French Revolution
- End of the monarchy
- Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
- Establishment of new principles: liberty, equality, fraternity
- Reshaping European political and social landscape
- Remains a significant and impactful historical event.
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Explore the French Revolution, a period of political and social change in France. Learn about the three estates, taxation, the Estates General, and the revolution's causes. Understand the shift towards a more just society and the challenges to the status quo.
